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That's the song! The one my grandma sang
How do you know it?
I mean, it's like she completely disappeared.
We'll just have to keep looking.
Feels like we've been walking for...
Twenty-seven hours!
Or at least two! And still no sign of Naida.
She must be really upset to stay away this long.
I've never seen her as annoyed at anyone as much as Rosa...
You can say it. I know Naida's angry at me.
If she ran away, that's her choice, not my fault.
She didn't run away.
She just needs alone time.
- When does that end again? - Uh, now!
With goblins, shadow beasts and creepy Cronan out there,
we can't leave her wandering the forest!
I admire your caring.
But you may be searching for somebody who doesn't want to be found.
What do you mean?
I don't want to believe it, but I think Naida went to see the Goblin King.
- Huh? - No way. Uh-uh. La la la!
Naida would not go over to the dark side!
And be friends with Cronan?
Trying...
Can't picture it.
I bet she thinks she can change Cronan, and get him on our side.
Yeah. If Naida's at the Goblin King's fortress, we've got to get her back.
And fast!
Yes!
- I thought you said we had to... - We probably need a plan first.
I wish we knew more about Cronan.
Like... what's his weakness? Poison oak? Dragon fire? Cupcakes?
Hmm...
I've told you everything I know.
Except... Cronan did once tell me how he lost his mother.
She was one of the Five Sisters, and...
Wait, what?
Yeah, that's kind of a big thing.
Uh... Who are the Five Sisters?
Don't you ever listen to my stories?
Each sister was the guardian of her own element...
This is going to get boring without pictures. Come on!
Wind...
Fire...
Earth...
And water.
That's only four.
Grandma was the fifth sister.
She was the guardian of the portal, till she gave the amulet to me.
Wait. Our grandma was one of the Five? Wow! That is so cool!
- And explains a lot about Grandma. - It explains many things.
Like the song and why Cronan is desperat to take that amulet from you.
What do you mean?
It's personal for him. May I?
His mother was one of the Five.
I bet he thinks the amulet should be his, instead of some human's.
You say that like it's a bad thing.
No way! I just realized Cronan's our cousin!
Ew! Ew! Ew! Ew!
Ew, ew, ew, ew! Ew!
Ew, ew, ew...
You can't pick your relatives.
I wish I could talk to Grandma. She'd know more about Cronan.
There's still someone who does!
Uh...
A lumpy dog with wings?
A centaur with a jump rope?
Oh! Goblin barf!
A three-humped dragon?
Come on! It's a pegasus! Skyra?
One of the Five Sisters we know? Huh? Get it?
Oh!
Great idea, Azari! Aira, is your airship ready to fly?
Is dragon skin scaly?
- Not if you moisturize... - It means "yes."
Yes, my airship is good to go, okay? Tough crowd.
I'm happy you came. You're much more sympathetic than your friends.
Oh, they're great, too! I just think you started off wrong.
I'm sure Rosalyn told you all kinds of lies about me.
She was so bitter when things didn't work out.
That's why I'm here. To get your side of the story.
I'm really glad you did.
Now, what happened with you two?
It goes back years, long before I met Rosalyn.
In fact...
Mother, be careful! The magic is too powerful.
I'm doing this for your sake!
Once I gather enough power, I can open a portal to a new world!
Mother!
I swear, I will bring you back... No matter what it takes!
See, Mother? We will soon have enough crystals to bring you back.
Cronan? No!
Cronan!
That's horrible! You must have felt so alone.
And I can count on you to help me, can't I?
You're the only one who really cares about me.
Mm... Mm-hmm.
This is an unexpected... pleasure. And what exactly are you doing here?
She and Rosalyn would get along great.
Who is this newcomer?
Skyra, I'd like you to meet my little sister, Sophie.
Hi!
Hello, Sophie. I loved your grandmother very much.
Come in. Tell me what you need.
Okay, is everybody here related to us?
Now, we're afraid the Goblin King has taken our friend Naida.
Is there anything you can tell us that would help?
- Like his weaknesses. - Or the best way to handle him?
Cronan.
I know more about his mother, my sister, Quartzine.
In this very room, the five of us had gathered
to make your grandmother Guardian of the Portal...
We were all happy for her. Except for Quartzine.
She couldn't understand why she wasn't chosen as the Guardian of the Portal.
She always wanted more. More magic, more power...
So she decided to make her own amulet more powerful,
so that she, too, could control the portal.
She fed her amulet with the life-spirit of plants, trees, even animals.
She destroyed her own kingdom in the process
And if that weren't bad enough...
She went into league with the banished shadow creatures,
releasing them from exile.
Until finally, she was consumed by her own ambition.
And now, it sounds like her son is going down the same path.
You always try to find a way to help people, don't you?
Your friends don't appreciate that about you, but I do.
Aw, such a cute little guy!
You know, it almost seemed like he was watching us!
Stop! Leave her alone!
Leave us! Or I'll send you back where you came from.
I'm so sorry. Are you all right?
I... Yeah. What was that?
Shadow creatures. Hideous things.
I'm so sorry! I would have nothing to do with the foul beasts.
Believe me, it's not who I am.
I do believe you.
And I'd like to help you, really, but... I'm not sure how I can.
Why, by bringing me the amulet. The one the round-eared girl has.
I could never steal from Emily.
It's not really stealing. Her grandmothe never should have had it to begin with.
It's rightfully mine. Well, my mother's.
Even so, I couldn't do that to her.
Why are you having such trouble understanding this?
I need the amulet to free my mother!
Besides, that much power shouldn't be in the hands of some human girl!
She's not just some girl. She's my friend!
Getting her amulet won't bring your mother back.
Don't you see? Holding that much power is what destroyed her!
And it'll destroy you, too.
If you're not going to help me, that means you're against me.
I've tried to do this the nice way. Goblins!
Take her prisoner.
Uh, sorry, goblins!
Naida, Naida, Naida!
What were you thinking?
Rosalyn was right about Cronan. I was just too stubborn to admit it.
What...
Where is everybody?
Emily?
Farran?
Hello? Anybody?
You're here! I wish there was a way to tell the others.
They all went looking for you.
They shouldn't have done that.
I mean...
I owe you an apology. I should have listened to you.
Yes. But sometimes, you have to learn the hard lessons yourself.
It's only because I thought I could help Cronan. I felt sorry for him.
- He lost his mother and then... - Oh, we know the whole story.
Skyra told us. He's nuttier than a squirrel's breakfast!
Oh! I'm so glad you're okay!
We were all worried. Who knows what he could have done to you!
He tried. I'm glad you're all safe, too.
I would have felt terrible if something had happened while you were looking...
Shh! Something's out there. Were you followed?
N... No, I... I don't know, I didn't even think to...
Shh!
You've betrayed us all!
No...
Emily, Sophie! Run!
Wait. Naida is on Cronan's side?
Sapphire, no! Take cover!
Naida's helping! See? She'd never join team Bad Guy!
Sophie!
Emily!
Emily, come back!
It's okay. It's going to be okay.
Yeah. It's okay. Shh. It's okay.
Well well. Emily Jones. I've been waiting for you.
All right, enough small talk, hand over the amulet.
Too bad. Because I don't have it.
But... Where did...
How is that possible?
Put her in the cage!
I wouldn't be surprised if you had it.
You've failed me for the last time. Our deal is broken!
You dare defy the shadows?
What part of "get lost" don't you understand?
I mean, really. Ugly and incompetent, too?
You will regret this!
Huh. Good riddance.
Oh! I can't believe I let that creature get away with her.
Aww. It wasn't your fault, Farran. We all failed.
When I think of Emily in that shadow's gross claws...
Stop blaming yourselves. There's only one person responsible.
You're right. The creature must have followed me here.
But I didn't lead it here on purpose! You have to believe me!
No, I don't. Why should I?
We believe you, Naida.
Then you're bigger fools than I thought.
Hey, we're not fools to stand by our friend!
- This wouldn't... - You don't know her!
I know what I've seen, and this is ridiculous!
Stop it!
Wow. I didn't know humans could yell that loud.
At least Emily never did.
Huh. I think this one communicates differently than her sister.
Yeah, I'm the noisy one in the family. But sometimes you just have to yell.
Like when you see people acting like they're crazy.
Emily always said you guys were there for each other, and worked together.
But it sure doesn't seem like it now.
This is your chance to prove she's right
I have to save my sister. And I can't do it without you.
All of you.
Now, let's potion up and go get our friend back!
Let's do this!
Goblins! Protect me!
Ashwing, let's talk.
Perhaps I was overdoing the captivity thing a little bit,
but that doesn't mean we can't...
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